Millsaps College - The Millsaps men's and women's basketball teams commenced pre-season practice on Tuesday as they began preparation for the 2002-2003 season.

The women's team, under the guidance of third year head coach Robin Jeffries, seeks its first winning season since the 1996 campaign. The Majors return 3 starters from last year's 6-19 squad which finished last in the SCAC. Twelve players reported for the first day of practice and endured a grueling 2 1/2 hour workout.

The men's team, under the direction of long time head coach John Stroud, fielded 24 players on the first day of training. The Majors, who finished with an 18-7 mark last year and placed 3rd in the SCAC, are led by Senior forward Thomas Adams. Adams, who tore his right ACL late last season, has regained full motion in his knee and is expected to be a force in the paint for the Majors this year. Adams and company hustled through an intense 2 hour practice Tuesday afternoon.